Saturday, July 07, 2007

July 7th 1981

Twenty six years ago today.

Our eyes met across a crowded room. Literally. We spent that evening together. Three days later I moved my stuff in.

Twenty six years later and we are still together and we have had more than our fair share of tribulation. No support. Just us and our determination. We won and continue to do so each day.

We know what love is. Others are not so fortunate.

Hopefully we'll get another 26 years.

28 comments:

Sheri said...

Now that's what I call committment. You and John are very lucky to have what most people never find in a lifetime of looking. Congratulations!

CP Warner said...

Happy anniversary to the two of you, Colin! Here's to many more.

The socks are lovely. Glad you didn't end up having to work with miles and miles of black.

Micah looks simply gorgeous in those pre-show pictures. Keep us posted on the dates for Crufts. Animal Planet does run that one in the US, so I might actually get to see you on the telly!

Paula

Anonymous said...

I like his socks a lot! my kind of conservative style. Mazel on the
anniversary. We’re a few years behind you :-)

Kerry said...

Congratulations! In this day and age it's so wonderful to hear of couples who are truly committed to their relationship. I wish you both many more amazing years together!

Anonymous said...

Colin
Congratulations to you and John. Best wishes for another 26 years together.

Your socks are beautiful. I especially like the blue one, that being my favorite color.

I hope you can get some relief from your pain with the steroids.

Best wishes
Jim

Anonymous said...

Hi Colin,

Another triumph of a sock (love the color)! More importantly, another
triumph of love. Happy Anniversary to you and John.

Kathy

Anonymous said...

Hi Colin,
I would like to wish you and John a happy anniversary and may you both have many more.
The socks are outstanding, even given me inspiration to knit some more.
Take care
Lynne
http://theknittingdiva.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Happy Anniversary!

JeanTownsend said...

You give me hope that there is that someone special for each of us. Best wishes to you both on this wonderful anniversary. I hope you have many many more.

Diane said...

Happy Anniversary with many many more to come.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations, Colin, on your 26th anniversary! As they playwright said, man is meant to go through life two by two. I know how important it is to share the joys and the pains with another person!

I like the sock color, too, btw!

Clarisse said...

Happy Anniversary! You 2 make a wonderful couple and I'll be sure to have a cocktail to cheer you on for many many more celebrations of togetherness :)

Clarisse >^..^<

Carole Knits in Houston said...

Best wishes to you on your anniversary. John's socks (and your socks)turned out beautiful (how could they not?) Good luck at Crufts! Hopefully it will be shown on the US TV. I'll be cheering for you!

(Carole from Houston)

Anonymous said...

A very happy anniversary to both of you with many more to come!

Anonymous said...

Happy anniversary, Colin!
Beautiful sock.

Loulou (Calabria, IT)

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your anniversary, Colin!! Wishing you and John continued
happiness in each other.:) --Pat & Paws

Anonymous said...

Congratulation Colin and John on 27 years, several of them wonderful.
LOL
It's nice to see any couple stay together for 27 years. I wish you
both the best.

Anonymous said...

Happy anniversary!! /Lovisa

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your anniversary..Its so hard for relationships this day and age to last more than 5 or 10 years....Your socks, pup, and sweaters are all lovely....Always enjoy visiting your blog...Always something beautiful to see....

Yarnhog said...

Happy Anniversary! May the next 26 be even better.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations to both of you. So many fail to understand the hard work and commitment that goes into making a relationship work. And that is assuming the support and backing of family, friends, community, and society at large.

The two of you are truly remarkable, and stand as an example from whom any couple can learn a great deal.

May you have at least another 26 years together!

And the socks--both pair--are beautiful. I continue to stand in awe of your knitting!


Terri Walrod
Ann Arbor, MI

Anonymous said...

congrats Colin! Such a love does make you both feel stronger. Go for another 26 years.

Anonymous said...

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to you and John!!

Oh, and lovely job on the socks!

Hugs,
Rebecca

T said...

The socks are gorgeous. Happy anniversary! We run 1 day and 20 years behind you.

Gena said...

Happy anniversary! What a wonderful thing to be celebrating.

(PS - thanks for your comments on my own blog. It appears that falling down stairs and blogging about it draws a good deal of attention!)

Suna Kendall said...

Adding my belated congratulations. I have always wanted what you have, a truly committed partner to share the joys and challenges of life with. I believe I finally have one, so we are working on our first year of happiness.

Best wishes to you both!

Sheila said...

Congratulations! That is a true accomplishment!

Holly said...

My best to you both. Long term commitment is exactly to what you mentioned- the love and willingness of both to work through life's challenges together. You are better together than you ever would have been apart, yet each helps each other be a better person.

May you have many more years, each filled with more joy than challenges and continue to grow.